Downtown Italian: Recipes Inspired by Italy, Created in New York's West Village - Hardcover

Joe Campanale is beverage director and co-owner of dell'anima, L'Artusi, and Anfora in New York's West Village and of L'Apicio in the East Village. Campanale launched his career while still a student at New York University, earning school credit in the kitchen at Union Square Cafe and gaining deep wine knowledge at Italian Wine Merchants, the International Wine Center, and Vinifera Imports. He holds a master's degree in Food Studies from NYU. Campanale served as sommelier at Mario Batali's Babbo before opening dell'anima with the Thompsons and partner August Cardona. Campanale has received Certified Sommelier distinction from the Court of Master Sommeliers and was named one of the Top Sommeliers of 2013 by Food & Wine. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show, Rachael Ray and Martha Stewart, and hosts "In the Drink" on Heritage Radio Network.

Gabriel Thompson is Executive Chef and partner at L'Artusi, dell'anima, Anfora and L'Apicio. Raised in California and Texas, Thompson got his first kitchen job in Austin as a 20-year-old line cook at Granite Cafe. After graduating from Le Chef Culinary School, he traveled through Europe and fell in love with the simplicity and use of fresh, local ingredients in Italian cooking. Thompson worked at Clarklewis Restaurant in Portland, Oregon; at The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado; and in New York at Eric Ripert's four-star Le Bernardin and Mario Batali's Del Posto before opening dell'anima in 2007. His food has been featured in Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, New York Magazine, Bon Appetit, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and The New York Times and he has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show.

Katherine Thompson is Executive Pastry Chef at dell'anima, L'Artusi, and L'Apicio. Growing up outside of Washington, D.C., she became obsessed with food after receiving Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking at age 12. She studied business at The College of William & Mary and graduated first in her class from the Culinary Institute of America. Thompson worked at Per Se and was the private dining and events chef at Italian Wine Merchants, a pastry cook at Del Posto, and pastry sous chef at Brasserie 44 in the Royalton Hotel before joining husband Gabe Thompson and Joe Campanale at dell'anima. Her desserts have been featured in Food and Wine, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, and she has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show.

“Joe, Gabriel, and Katherine have brought modern Italy to the West Village; I frequent their restaurants to get my fill of crudo, pasta, wine, and other favorites. Downtown Italian is a comprehensive collection of recipes that combine fresh ingredients and simple authentic techniques, provoking a recurring craving with each turn of the page.” (Jean-Georges Vongerichten, chef/owner Jean Georges restaurants)

“Gabe, Katherine, and Joey have a cult following for their delicious food and wine pairings at their downtown New York City restaurants. This book is a glimpse into their world. Now you can re-create the experience at home with the approachable and accessible recipes in Downtown Italian.” (April Bloomfield, chef/owner The Spotted Pig, author A Girl and Her Pig)

“I can vouch for the soul-satisfying deliciousness of all of these dishes, as they are staples of my favorite Village restaurants, dell’anima, L’Artusi, and L’Apicio. These recipes are much like Gabe, Katherine, and Joey—smart, honest, easy to love, and just damn good!” (Anita Lo, chef/owner Annisa, author Cooking Without Borders)

“Because my husband and I are Italian and eat a Mediterranean diet at home, we tend not to go out for Italian food. But sharing Italian food and drink with our friend Joe Campanale at his restaurants feels like being in our home away from home. This book is as vibrant and delectable as the food itself. It makes you excited to eat, drink, and be at one with your food.” (Rachael Ray, television personality and best-selling author)

“Whenever I’m in New York City, you will find me at dell’anima, L’Artusi, Anfora, or L’Apicio—or all four! The reason: Gabe and Katherine Thompson’s soulful cooking paired with Joe Campanale’s wine and cocktail genius. This book will show you exactly how to bring this culinary power trio’s special brand of brilliance into your home.” (Tim Love, chef/owner Loneseom Dove Western Bistro, author Tim Love on the Lonesome Dove Trail)